In co-operation with Dr Ettienne Myburgh, we are developing a local, inexpensive Personal Air Powered Respirator (PAPR). The design work is being done pro bono.
These units will ensure that surgeons and their staff breathe safe, filtered air while being able to speak, see, hear and function normally during operations. PAPR’s are currently extremely expensive, and, due to the global Covid-19 crisis, they are not available in South Africa. These are our first concept images.

In addition we have been doing our bit to fight the Covid - 19 virus. Netcare 911 has called on the 3D printing community to assist in printing much needed face mask frames for their workers. Ideso is happy to be able to assist